With Malice Toward All? The Media and Public Confidence in Democratic Institutions

by Patricia Moy and Michael Pfau

Book Overview

Public opinion polls point to a continuing decline in confidence in the Presidency, court system, Congress, the news media, state government, public education, and other key institutions. Moy and Pfau analyze the reasons for this crisis of confidence, with particular attention to the role of the media.

Moy and Pfau examine the impact of sociodemographic factors, political expertise, and use of communication media on people's perceptions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275964345
• ISBN13: 9780275964344
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"